Transportation and Trade Compliance Manager

This role follows a hybrid work model offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing MN on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in-person Moments that Matter and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing MN at the time of hire. At Red Wing regardless of working in roles that are fully remote onsite or hybrid what matters most is working together staying connected and putting care into everything we do.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  

Manage domestic and international transportation operations and trade compliance activities for finished goods and raw materials. Responsible for Parcel LTL Truckload Ocean and Air transportation as well as import/export compliance FTZ operations CTPAT certification trade agreements carrier management transportation strategy and logistics network optimization.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Customs Department of Commerce Federal Trade Commission and international trade regulations for operations across the United States Netherlands Japan and Middle East. 

• Manage global import and export compliance activities ensuring accurate shipment documentation customs entries and adherence to regulatory requirements for both FTZ and non-FTZ shipments. 

• Maintain and audit Harmonized System (HS) classifications monitor changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and resolve commodity classification and country-of-origin issues. 

• Partner with Chambers of Commerce foreign embassies and customs authorities to secure required export documentation support product clearance and identify tariff optimization opportunities. 

• Lead strategic relationships with Parcel LTL Truckload Ocean Air Freight carriers customs brokers and 3PLs.   

• Analyze transportation and logistics networks to identify cost-effective efficient and compliant methods for global product movement. 

• Manage trade agreement programs including USMCA and CAFTA-DR ensuring compliance and maximizing duty savings and business benefits. 

• Serve as the primary liaison between Red Wing Shoe Company and global distribution centers providing expertise and guidance on transportation customs and trade compliance matters. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements drive operational efficiencies standardize business practices and support organizational growth initiatives. 

• Develop and present data-driven analyses and recommendations to improve logistics performance trade compliance customer satisfaction and overall supply chain effectiveness while providing both tactical and strategic support to international business operations. 

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience/training;  

• or equivalent combination education and experience. Five years experience in international business preferred. 

• Must have at least three years of experience working with government regulations. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Experience in Import Export ocean shipping customs clearance requirements and FTZ software systems 

• Knowledge of Incoterms 

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and multi-cultural viewpoints. 

• Must have general office skills including utilization of office equipment. PC skills are required including above average skills with the following applications: Windows MSWord and Excel. 

Additional Information :

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time